Registered Nurse at Distinction LLC – St. Louis, Missouri

About Distinction LLC

Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

Reports to the Health and Wellness Manager and is a salaried, exempt position. Assists in the medical care and treatment of students. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

What you'll do

• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates.
• Dresses wounds.
• Administers specified medication and annotates time and amount on patient’s chart.
• Assembles and uses various medical equipment.
• Sterilizes equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for ensuring high sanitary conditions.
• Assists in physicals of all new trainees.
• Orders all drugs and medical supplies as required.
• Maintains charts for trainees seen by medical personnel.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• May assist with other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• State Registered Nurse’s License and one year’s experience as a practicing Registered Nurse.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice in state where center is located.
• Prefer two or more years of experience.
• Valid State driver’s license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record.